Derek Ridgers

Derek Ridgers

photographer United Kingdom

Derek Ridgers is a renowned British photographer celebrated for his distinctive portraits of subcultures, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. His work, including a recent book titled 'Cannes,' captures the vibrant and sometimes outrageous atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing a time before the ubiquity of camera phones. Ridgers' keen interest in people and the human condition has led him to document iconic figures and moments, making his photography a significant commentary on culture and celebrity.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,741
Power
1,143$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,741 $2,700,000 1,143$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,741 $2,700,000 1,143$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Derek Ridgers attended the Cannes film festival every year from 1984 to 1996, documenting the celebrities, crowds and paparazzi. 7

The Guardian: Film stars, photographers and fans: the other side of Cannes – in pictures | Fashion

United States United States: Derek Ridgers is widely celebrated for his distinctive portraits of British subcultures and has documented the Cannes Film Festival multiple times. 8

CNN: ‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones